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I have a selection of 9 framed photographs left over from my show at the Seattle Healing Art Center this past summer. I’m selling these bad boys at a discounted price to move them out of my office closet. To save and/or purchase your prints, email me directly at: kim (at) kimhayesphoto.com. (or click on email above) I expect these to go fast, so email me asap if you are interested. These are all Giclee’ fine art prints with a super thick 8 ply mat, in a custom black frame. They look awesome, if I do say so myself. If you have questions, don’t be afraid to ask…

If you live in the Seattle area, I will deliver them to your door. If you live out of the area, a small shipping fee will apply. Sale price does not include tax.

These first 7 prints measure 23″ x 17.5″ (or 17.5″ x 23″ depending on the orientation of the photograph- including the frame) on sale for $175 each.

Sunflower 1:

Ocean Shores Tree- SOLD

Tree Shadow:

San Juan Lighthouse: SOLD

Manzinita Tree:

Moclips Trees: SOLD

Corn 1:

These next two are a little larger. They are square and measure 22″ by 22″ including the frame and are on sale for $200 each.

The last few weeks have been out of this world here in the PNW. It (almost) makes up for the countless months of gloom and rain that we have to endure. The sun on my skin makes me happy, and I can’t wait to enjoy the beauty of the northwest summer. What could be better than an evening spent with great friends, BBQ-ing on the beach, beneath a sunset like this…

When you turn your hobby into your full time job, you tend to work ALL THE TIME. My husband is constantly telling me I should find another activity to get into since my one major hobby is my career, but nothing else excites me like photographing people + things. I’ve tried countless other past-times; knitting, gardening, reading, painting… you get the picture. In the end,when I have free time, I find myself working on personal photography projects. My goal during this winter’s off-season was to get together some of my personal work and actually print, frame, and show it. I have finally accomplished this and it feels great! It’s rewarding to see my photographs in print, framed, and hanging up somewhere, instead of taking up space on my hard drive.

I’ve put together a shopping area for people interested in viewing and/or purchasing my travel/fine art. Although I’m not completely finished with the website, I had to rush to get something together as I have prints hanging at the Seattle Healing Arts Center as of last night. Check them out in person if you have a chance. All of my printing + framing are done locally at small family run businesses. I think it’s really important to support small businesses, especially in times like these.

What a year it’s been! I look back on the past 365 days and can’t help but feel like I might miss it a bit. I attended many amazing weddings, met lots of interesting people in love, took some road trips, and a few vacations…yep, it was a good year! To sum up 08′, I thought I would share my favorite photos of the year.

Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to a MAGICAL 2009!!!

Derrick + Jingying | engagement session | Gasworks Park, Seattle WA: This is my number 1 favorite of the year. The sky was so awesome that day. I like pictures with small people and a lot of enviornment around them. I used some photoshop actions on this bad boy: “cross-processed 1” at 50% and “warm it up kris” at 20%.

Jeff + Valerie’s wedding | Moclips, WA.: I like this one for a variety of reasons… the moment captured, the feeling it gives me, most of all, that fog. It was thick! Can you even tell the water is right in front of them?

Casey on a random ferry: Yeah, he’s my husband, and maybe that’s why I love this photo… but he is really hard to get a good photo of. He is always joking around and making faces, but this one is real. I feel like it captures his (very small) serious side. I love him.

Venus + Ricky | Post-wedding shoot | Downtown Seattle, WA. : Amazing light that day! These two were so into taking photos- I love that! They told me they were shy in front of the camera. :) Um, I don’t think so.

Another Venus + Ricky | Downtown Seattle | Olympic Sculpture Park: How gorgeous is she? I love the branches across her face and the light in this one.

Caiti + Robby’s wedding | Seattle WA.: A pretty average walking down the aisle shot, but I love it none the less. These two were so awesome! They were really uncomfortable getting their photo taken (like most people are) but this was right after they said their “I do’s.” They were totally unaware of my camera shoved in their faces. :)

Carissa + Greggor’s Wedding | Seattle WA.: It was seriously they hottest day of the year that day. I was dripping sweat while the girls got ready-real cute Kim. (Seattle has a very small amount of air conditioners- you only need them twice a year) The bride was also dripping sweat… so what’s a maid of honor to do? Fan her! I love the look of pure joy on her face as she is cooled by the fan. Hilarious.

My Pip on a chair in my office: I couldn’t decide which one was better. I love them both for different reasons. We adopted Pip, and for some reason she always looks really sad and abused in photos. Casey + I always call it her “kennel face”- it’s the face she would make if she was trying to get you to adopt her. She has perfected this look. These photos make her look totally relaxed and adorable. Okay, she always looks adorable. This dog is my constant companion, and she can read my mind. Can your dog do that?

Picnic Point Park | Edmonds, WA.: right before a big storm… it was almost totally dark outside. Hardly any photoshop- just a little contrast boost. I love the colors and the quietness of this photo.

Ocean Shores, WA : I had just gotten my tilt shift lens and I was loving it. Plus, it was a totally bizarre scene to begin with; weird tree right on the water on the beach. This sort of reminds me of one of my favorite photographers Keith Carter.

Between Ocean Shores + Moclips, WA: The fog was too good to pass up. We pulled over on the side of the road w/ the tilt shift. It reminds me of my favorite series of books, Twilight. I can’t believe I just announced that publicly.

Keith + Lisa’s wedding | Port Gamble, WA: It’s no secret that I love to watch people dance. I especially love watching a grandma and some groomsmen freak on the dance floor. I was laughing hysterically, I can’t believe I got it in focus.

Carissa + Greg’s Wedding | Seattle WA. : Any couple who loves their dog enough to put em’ in their wedding photos is okay in my book. Olive was adorable and stole the show. I was actually a tad embarrassed on the amount of Olive photos I took on their wedding day, but they loved it.

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico: I think this made the list purely on the fact that I wish I was still laying on that beach and that i shot it with my tilt shift. :)

I found your fantastic website and want to say “Hello” from your Aunt Pamela. It has been so many years since I’ve seen you but I would have known your face anywhere! You look so happy and full of life…I’m happy for you. Good Luck to you and your family…always.
Love,